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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.84, 202.48 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.84, 202.48 and 133.40 is: 198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.84 : 202.48 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.84/202.48 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.84x = 202.48 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.84x = 27,010.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,010.83/135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.84

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